Ferulic Acid Powder 99%

Ferulic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid) is a hydroxycinnamic acid classified under HTS 2918.29.2000 as its salts are specifically named, with the pure acid following the same principal function. Used as antioxidant in cosmetics and food supplements, it's a white to off-white powder.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2918.29Same rate: 31.5%

If considered other phenolic carboxylic acid

Not specifically 'hydroxycinnamic' per description, so residual other phenolic acids in same heading.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 31.5%

If used primarily as synthetic fluorescent brightener

Chapter excludes synthetic organic products used as luminophores/brighteners (3204), shifting from pure chemical.

2936.29.50Lower: Free vs 31.5%

If esterified with sugar or as salt of vitamin

Sugar esters/salts of Chapter 29 acids classify under 2936 per Chapter note (c), later numerical order.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FTIR or HPLC certificate verifying ≥99% purity and CAS 537-98-4 to distinguish from esters or derivatives

Label as 'food grade' or 'cosmetic grade' with heavy metal limits (<10ppm) per FDA import requirements

Avoid retail packaging (>20kg drums preferred) to prevent classification as Chapter 32 coloring matter preparations

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Gentisic Acid USP Grade

Gentisic acid (2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid) is a chemically defined organic compound with a carboxylic acid group and phenolic hydroxy functions, classified under HTS 2918.29.2000 as a specific carboxylic acid with phenol function but without other oxygen function. It is supplied as a white crystalline powder for pharmaceutical and research applications.

Caffeic Acid Pharmaceutical Grade

Caffeic acid (3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid), a hydroxycinnamic acid and its salts, falls under HTS 2918.29.2000 due to its phenolic carboxylic acid structure without other oxygen functions. Supplied as high-purity powder for drug synthesis and antioxidant applications.

Sodium Ferulate Salt

Sodium ferulate, the sodium salt of ferulic acid (hydroxycinnamic acid salt), is explicitly covered under HTS 2918.29.2000 per the heading description. This water-soluble powder is used in traditional medicine and cardiovascular drug formulations.

Gentisic Acid 98% Technical Grade

Technical grade gentisic acid at 98% purity is the named compound under HTS 2918.29.2000, a dihydroxybenzoic acid with phenol function. Used in industrial synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals, supplied in bulk drums.

p-Coumaric Acid Research Grade

p-Coumaric acid (4-hydroxycinnamic acid), a key hydroxycinnamic acid, is classified under HTS 2918.29.2000 matching the heading's specific naming. High-purity research grade for lab use in antioxidant studies.

Sinapic Acid 95% Powder

Sinapic acid (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxycinnamic acid) qualifies as hydroxycinnamic acid under HTS 2918.29.2000. Used in nutraceuticals and as biosynthetic precursor, this 95% powder meets chapter requirements for chemically defined compounds.